Playing originals The Eric Sowers Band, led by Sycamore native Eric Sowers performed songs from their new eight-song CD “My Kind of Country” to a nearly full lower level at the Ritz Theater in Tiffin during a CD release party Saturday night. Read More
Couple ‘lucky to be alive’ after vehicle crashes into living room William and Ruth Ann Miller were relaxing in their living room recliners, watching the evening news and enjoying a peaceful night at home around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night. Their quiet night was disrupted in an instant, however, when everything from the southeast corner of the living room of the home they have resided in for the past 48 years —including their television set — suddenly came flying toward them. Read More
Mom touts benefits of fresh fruit, breast milk for babies Like most parents, Leslie and Albert Allgyre just want the best for their children. That was the impetus behind Leslie’s advocacy for Ohio Women, Infants and Children to add fresh fruits and vegetables to its approved products list — a change that Leslie says could make a big difference in the lives of at-risk children. Read More
Good Friday procession A combination of parishioners from Fostoria St. Wendelin, Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, All Saints Parish from Frenchtown, Alvada, New Riegel, Transfiguration of the Lord Parish from Kirby and Upper Sandusky along with others from around the area participated in a Good Friday walk from Frenchtown to Carey carrying a cross in remembrance of Jesus' Crucifixion commemorated by Christians on this day. Read More
Local Moose to continue support of Ohio, county Special Olympics The Upper Sandusky Moose Lodge will continue its longtime support of Wyandot County Special Olympics with a baked steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. April 2. Over the past eight and a half years, the local Moose Lodge has given close to $140,000 to Special Olympics, whether for local athletes or for the carnival-like Tent Town offered at the Summer Games in June, Upper Sandusky Moose administrator John Loverich said. Read More
Angeline tops Community All-Stars Angeline remained undefeated in its annual exhibition game against the Community All-Stars, taking a 68-49 victory Wednesday evening at Upper Sandusky High School. In the final game of the season, the Indians trailed 14-9 after the first of six six-minute periods. Read More
USHS grad returns to hometown to share experiences in Buckeyes band Most Ohio State students were enjoying spring break last week. And while 2015 Upper Sandusky High School graduate and OSU freshman Drew Barth took some time for himself, the middle childhood education major made time to give back to the teachers and students in the school district where he grew up. Read More
Students participate in Reading Olympics MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale students in second through sixth grades competed in the district’s Reading Olympics during the month of February. The medal winners were honored Wednesday at the school. Read More
Accident clean-up First responders work to contain and clean up the scene of an overturned truck in the 21000 block of Ohio 67, 8 miles northeast of Kenton on Tuesday afternoon. Read More
Easter activities The Dorcas-Carey Public Library offered some Easter activities for children on Tuesday. Read More